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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,235.23, 18,264.83 and 7,267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,235.23, 18,264.83 and 7,267.45 is: 10,029.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,235.23 : 18,264.83 = 7,267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,235.23/18,264.83 = 7,267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,235.23x = 18,264.83 × 7,267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,235.23x = 132,738,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,738,738.78/13,235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,029.20

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